African Empires

Front

Which civilization lived here?

Back

Axum

Front

What made Axum wealthy and powerful?

Back

Controlling trade

Front

How did geography help Axum?

Back

They were on the Red Sea and had control of water.

Front

What city was the center of South/Central African trade?

Back

Great Zimbabwe

Front

Where were the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai?

Back

Western Africa

Front

How did Ghana become wealthy? Options: Spice trade, Salt and gold trade, Silk Road

Back

Salt and gold trade

Front

Who was the wealthy and powerful emperor of Mali?

Back

Mansa Musa

Front

What was Mansa Musa's famous travel?

Back

Pilgrimage to Mecca

Front

How did Mansa Musa change Timbuktu?

Back

He made it a center for trade and education.

Front

What made the African empires powerful?

Back

They controlled trade